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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.32, 1,878.74 and 842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.32, 1,878.74 and 842.56 is: 1,263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.32 : 1,878.74 = 842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.32/1,878.74 = 842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.32x = 1,878.74 × 842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.32x = 1,582,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,951.17/1,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.01

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